Us
Jean-Daniel Augustin
- Specialization: Corporate Law, Business Litigation
- Location: New York, NY
- Notes: Partner at a prominent law firm specializing in commercial disputes and corporate governance.
Nicole Francois
- Specialization: Immigration Law
- Location: Miami, FL
- Notes: Active advocate for Haitian immigrants; member of Haitian Lawyers Association (HLA).
Jacques Pierre
- Specialization: Criminal Defense
- Location: Boston, MA
- Notes: Known for community-based legal defense and public defender work.
Sonia Paul
- Specialization: Family Law
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Notes: Founder of a nonprofit providing pro bono legal services to Haitian families.
Gilbert Jean-Baptiste
- Specialization: Civil Rights and Social Justice
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Notes: Civil rights litigator involved in policy advocacy and community education.
Danielle Saint-Louis
- Specialization: Environmental Law
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Notes: Works on environmental justice issues impacting marginalized communities including Haitian-American populations.
Patrick Charles
- Specialization: Real Estate Law
- Location: Miami, FL
- Notes: Handles complex real estate transactions, often serving Haitian-American investors.
Monique Baptiste
- Specialization: Intellectual Property Law
- Location: New York, NY
- Notes: Represents creative professionals and startups in trademark and copyright cases.
Elie Jean
- Specialization: Bankruptcy Law
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Notes: Provides legal counsel to individuals and small businesses facing financial difficulties.
Florence Destin
- Specialization: Employment and Labor Law
- Location: Boston, MA
- Notes: Focuses on workers’ rights and immigrant labor protections.
- Karl Racine
- Role: Former Attorney General for the District of Columbia (2015–2023)
- Notable Achievements: First independently elected Attorney General in D.C.; known for antitrust litigation, including a notable case against Amazon.
- Background: Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; educated at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia Law School.
- Raymond Lohier Jr.
- Role: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- Notable Achievements: First Haitian-American to serve as an Article III federal judge; previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and in the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ.
- Background: Born in Montreal, Canada; educated at Harvard University and New York University School of Law.
- Patricia Elizée
- Role: Attorney and Author
- Specializations: Immigration and Family Law
- Notable Achievements: Former President of the Haitian Lawyers Association; advocate for Haitian immigrants’ rights.
- Background: Born in Haiti; practices law in Florida.
- Sandra Dieudonne
- Role: Supervising Attorney at Catholic Charities, New York
- Specializations: Immigration Law
- Notable Achievements: President of the Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York (HALANY); recognized for her work with Haitian immigrants.
- Background: Earned a Juris Doctorate with Honors from Thurgood Marshall School of Law; active in media and public relations.
- Ruthzee Louijeune
- Role: President of the Boston City Council
- Notable Achievements: First Haitian-American to serve on the Boston City Council; advocate for racial justice and economic equity.
- Background: Educated at Columbia University and Harvard University.
- Josue Joseph
- Specialization: Immigration and Human Rights Law
- Location: Miami, FL
- Notes: Advocate for Haitian refugees and asylum seekers; works with nonprofits focused on immigrant legal aid.
- Marie-Claire Saintilus
- Specialization: Corporate Compliance and Regulatory Law
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Notes: Corporate counsel for a multinational company; active in Haitian professional networks.
- Maxime Delva
- Specialization: Criminal Law
- Location: New York, NY
- Notes: Defense attorney with experience in high-profile cases; community activist.
- Sabrina Desrosiers
- Specialization: Family Law and Mediation
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Notes: Runs a private practice focusing on divorce, custody, and mediation services.
- Gérard Toussaint
- Specialization: Environmental and Land Use Law
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Notes: Works with local governments on environmental impact assessments.
- Nadine Pierre
- Specialization: Civil Litigation and Personal Injury
- Location: Boston, MA
- Notes: Known for fighting for injured clients and advocating consumer rights.
- Olivier Jean-Baptiste
- Specialization: Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Notes: Represents artists, filmmakers, and tech startups.
- Caroline Louis
- Specialization: Immigration and Asylum Law
- Location: Houston, TX
- Notes: Provides legal support for Haitian migrants; active in immigrant rights groups.
- René Marcelin
- Specialization: Tax Law
- Location: Miami, FL
- Notes: Tax attorney advising individuals and businesses; lecturer in tax law.
- Annette Toussaint
- Specialization: Healthcare Law
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Notes: Consultant on healthcare policy; advises hospitals and clinics on compliance.